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Bouchard Père et Fils

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Bouchard Père et Fils

Bouchard Père et Fils, a key Burgundy domaine

Bouchard Père et Fils, one of Burgundy's leading houses, is a vast estate with 130 hectares of vineyards, built up and cultivated over nine generations. At the heart of the 130-hectare Château de Beaune, a listed historic monument, their wines are precisely crafted to bring out the best in the climates from which they are born.
Established in Burgundy since the 18th century, Domaine Bouchard Père et Fils has been a reference in this prestigious wine region for nine generations.
The Bouchard Père et Fils vineyards are planted in the noblest appellations and most prestigious climates of the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune, including Corton, Pommard, Puligny-Montrachet, Chassagne-Montrachet, Volnay, Meursault and Gevrey-Chambertin.

Bouchard Père et Fils has been owned by the Henriot Champagne House since 1995, and in just a few years it has been able to breathe new life into the expression of the estate's vines, as well as ensuring the coherence of the complementary trading activity.

From start to finish, Maison Bouchard Père et Fils offers an expressive, lively and highly homogeneous range, allowing wine-lovers to immerse themselves in the diversity and richness of its terroirs. An immersion in the very best that Burgundy has to offer!

History of the Bouchard Père et Fils estate

In 1731, draper Michel Bouchard founded the Bouchard Père et Fils wine house. His son Joseph bought the first vines in 1775, located in the Caillerets climat in Volnay. The family estate expanded with the confiscation of nobility and clergy property during the French Revolution, enabling Joseph Bouchard's son, Antoine Philibert Joseph Bouchard, to acquire several plots in Beaune, including the "Beaune Grèves Vigne de l'Enfant Jésus", whose name reveals the history of Burgundy winegrowing. In 1820, Bernard Bouchard bought the Château de Beaune, a former royal fortress dating from the 15th century. The wines were successfully exported from 1890 onwards, and the estate continued to expand throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. In 1995, Champagne Henriot became the owner of Bouchard Père et Fils, breathing new life into the estate and its trading activities. The estate is currently managed by Christophe Bouchard, and the cellar master is Philippe Prost.

Geography and characteristics of the estate

The Bouchard Père et Fils estate has the advantage of being present on 450 parcels, spread over 48 km in the Beaune region. Such a wide variety of vineyard land means that the estate's teams have to keep a constant eye on everything, but they are also more secure in the face of often highly localized bad weather, such as thunderstorms, frost or hail. In 2015, Bouchard Père et Fils was awarded the "Haute Valeur Environnementale" (High Environmental Value) label, attesting to the sustainable viticulture approach adopted over the past fifteen years. The vineyard is mainly planted with Chardonnay, as well as Pinot Noir, Aligoté and Gamay. These grape varieties are found in the many appellations produced by Bouchard Père et Fils, including these remarkable Grands Crus: Bâtard-Montrachet, Bonnes-Mares, Chambertin, Chapelle-Chambertin, Charmes-Chambertin, Chevalier-Montrachet, Chevalier-Montrachet La Cabotte, Clos-de-Bèze, Clos Vougeot, Corton-Charlemagne, Échezeaux, Le Corton, Montrachet.

Introducing the wines of Domaine Bouchard Père et Fils

Since 2005, Bouchard Père et Fils wines have been produced in the Saint-Vincent winery in Savigny-lès-Beaune. Located 5 meters below ground, more than 100 crus are vinified here, then matured in the cellar's 4,000 wooden barrels. The cellar is dug 10 meters below ground, providing perfect conditions for long maturation. Although varied, the wines obtained are all recognizable by their aromatic and gustatory finesse, and have excellent ageing potential.

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Bouchard Père & Fils - Beaune du Château 1er Cru rouge Domaine 2021

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5/5 (1 review)

90/100 James Suckling

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89-91/100 Robert Parker

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88-89/100 Inside Burgundy - Jasper Morris

pinot noir
delicious
white meat
1er cru

"The archetypal Beaune Premiers Crus, waiting to be discovered!

"An intense sage aroma is married to bright red fruits - currant, raspberry and cranberry - as well as a solid dose of well-built tannins on the medium-bodied palate. Good length and interesting savory character on the finish. Drink now, but a little more time in bottle would be beneficial. Best from 2025. (James Suckling 2023)

Bouchard Père & Fils - Beaune du Château 1er Cru blanc Domaine 2019

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5/5 (1 review)

16,5/20 Jancis Robinson

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93/100 James Suckling

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90-92/100 Inside Burgundy - Jasper Morris

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90/100 Decanter

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90/100 Wine Spectator

chardonnay
delicate
vanilla
parsley snails
1er cru

"All the facets of Beaune in a single wine".

"Enticing aromas of sliced baked apples, vanilla and lightly toasted bread follow through to a medium body with firmness and freshness. Bright and flavorful. Drink now." (James Suckling 2021)

Bouchard Père & Fils - Montagny 1er Cru 2020

chardonnay
textured
oysters and seafood
1er cru

"A seductive personality to be (re)discovered!

This appellation, the most southerly of the Côte Chalonnaise, is entirely devoted to Chardonnay. Still little-known, it is well worth a visit for lovers of fresh, mineral white wines for pleasure.

Bouchard Père & Fils - Beaune Grèves Vigne de l'Enfant Jésus 1er Cru Domaine 2017

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4.2/5 (4 reviews)

17,5/20 Bettane & Desseauve

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94/100 Wine Enthusiast

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16,5/20 Jancis Robinson

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93/100 Decanter

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92/100 Robert Parker

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91-92/100 James Suckling

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90/100 Inside Burgundy - Jasper Morris

pinot noir
harmonious
game
1er cru

"The "filet mignon" of Grèves, according to Frédéric Weber - the House's cellar master".

"The 2017 Beaune 1er Cru Les Grèves Vigne de l'Enfant Jésus shows well, floating from the glass with aromas of smoked cherry and blackberry that mingle with nuances of incense, spice and baked chocolate. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, velvety and supple, with a well-concentrated core of sapid fruit, succulent acids and a fairly long, harmonious finish. It's evolving very well since I tasted it in barrel at the beginning of December." (Wine Advocate 2019) - Delivery in wooden case possible for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected)

Bouchard Père & Fils - Monthélie 1er Cru Les Duresses Domaine 2021

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5/5 (1 review)

89-91/100 Robert Parker

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89-91/100 Vinous

pinot noir
charmer
pigeon
1er cru

"Charming balance between freshness and acidity, yet complex and supple."

"With its aromas of black fruit, spice, smoke and plum, Monthélie 1er Cru Les Duresses 2021 is medium to full-bodied, fleshy and lively, with a rather powerful, deep profile. Like its communal-level counterpart, this is a wine of great quality, which will nevertheless require a little patience." (Wine Advocate 2023)

Bouchard Père & Fils - Volnay Clos des Chênes 1er Cru Domaine 2017

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4/5 (1 review)

16,5/20 Bettane & Desseauve

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89-92/100 Burghound

pinot noir
rich
elegant
1er cru

"Emblematic and confidential, combining richness and generosity without losing any of Volnay's elegance and finesse".

"Quite powerful, but more austere on the nose than the Caillerets, which does it some harm in this vintage, tannin a little too dry but which should soften with a decade or so of cellaring, spicy, nuanced and individualized." (Le Guide Bettane + Desseauve). As its name suggests, the name of this Climat comes from an ancient oak wood that has long since disappeared.

Bouchard Père & Fils - Beaune Grèves Vigne de l'Enfant Jésus 1er Cru Domaine 2019

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4/5 (1 review)

18,5/20 Jancis Robinson

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96/100 Decanter

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96/100 James Suckling

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94/100 Wine Spectator

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93/100 Robert Parker

pinot noir
deep
1er cru

"Great wine!"

"Since Jeroboam. The Bouchards bought the site in 1791 and today own 3.92 ha. Fred Weber describes this vineyard as the "filet mignon" of Beaune-Grèves. As you'd expect from the age and size of the bottle, the primary characters are very dominant, but there's clearly huge potential here. As the wine breathes, beautiful aromas of raspberry, blackberry and violet develop. The palate is rich, ripe and pure black fruit, subtly oaky, full and concentrated, with silky tannins and vibrant acidity that provide the structure needed for long-term aging. A great vintage and a great Beaune Premier Cru". (Decanter 2022) - Delivery in wooden case possible for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected)

Bouchard Père & Fils - Nuits-Saint-Georges 2018

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4/5 (1 review)

91/100 Wine Spectator

(Notes vintage 2017)
pinot noir
rich
intensity
game

This 2018 Nuits-Saint-Georges shows an intense bouquet of berries and spices on the nose. Rich and tannic, the palate offers a beautiful structure, and expresses itself with more roundness after a few years' bottle ageing. Enjoy with a fine piece of game...

Bouchard Père & Fils - Chambolle-Musigny 2019

93/100 Wine Spectator

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15,5/20 Jancis Robinson

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89+/100 Robert Parker

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89/100 Burghound

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89/100 Tim Atkin

(2018 vintage notes)
pinot noir
delicate
expressive
leg of lamb

This Chambolle-Musigny has an expressive bouquet, with notes of red berries accompanied by a very light, pleasing woody note. Tender and delicate, this wine is appreciated for its finesse and touch on the palate, as well as for its perfect balance. A must-try!

Bouchard Père & Fils - Gevrey-Chambertin 2019

90/100 Tim Atkin

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89+/100 Robert Parker

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89/100 Burghound

(2018 vintage notes)
pinot noir
structured
intensity
red meat
long-keeping wine

This Gevrey-Chambertin, with its dark garnet-red color and hints of brown and mauve, has an intense, fragrant bouquet of fruit with a subtle animal note. A well-structured red on the palate, with good body and good ageing potential...

Bouchard Père & Fils - Monthélie 1er Cru 2014

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4/5 (1 review)

pinot noir
charmer
scrambled eggs with chives
1er cru

Situated between Volnay and Meursault, the village of Monthélie is far less well known than its illustrious neighbors. Yet the first traces of vines on this terroir date back to the 9th century. No wonder this 1er cru is so highly prized and coveted. The wine's lovely garnet-red color reveals aromas of jammy red and black fruits. The palate is pleasantly fruity and round. Full of charm!

Bouchard Père & Fils - Beaune 1er Cru Les Avaux Domaine 2017

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4/5 (1 review)

pinot noir
fleshy
rosbeef
1er cru

Maison Bouchard Père et Fils, which has had a strong presence on the Beaune terroir for over two centuries, owns a third of this particularly steep parcel, with its clay-limestone subsoil. "Vaux" refers to a depression in the slope where the vines are located. This Beaune 1er Cru has a bouquet of jammy fruit with hints of undergrowth on the nose. Fleshy and harmonious, the palate is sustained by elegant, racy tannins.

Bouchard Père & Fils - Pommard 1er Cru 2015

90/100 Wine Spectator

pinot noir
intensity
wild boar stew
1er cru

This Pommard 1er Cru offers a bouquet of fruit aromas coupled with animal notes and a hint of barrel. Rich, robust and intense on the palate, with spicy, peppery notes that will require a little patience to develop fully. Very good ageing potential for this beautiful wine of character!

Bouchard Père & Fils - Aloxe-Corton 2018

pinot noir
elegant
red meat
pretty bottle

This northern Côte de Beaune appellation - pronounced "Alosse-Corton" - lies at the foot of the Montagne de Corton, where vines have been grown for over 2,000 years. It gained its letters of nobility in the time of Charlemagne, who loved the wines of this terroir. A superbly structured, elegant red!

Bouchard Père & Fils - Mercurey 2018

pinot noir
fleshy
red meat

"Emblematic appellation of the Côte Chalonnaise".

The Côte Chalonnaise has a soil and climate similar to those of the Côte d'Or, of which it is the geological continuity, but with a different regularity and continuity in the profile of the hillsides. Among them, an emblematic appellation stands out: Mercurey, which produces aromatic, tasty wines of great conviviality.